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What Causes Chronic Cough?
Doctor, I have developed a chronic cough. 3 years ago I contracted a severe pneumonia. Developed blood clots and had a pulmonary thoracotomy. Currently taking metoprolol (2 a day), clonidine(6 a day) several statin and water pills. Thoughts and thank you.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
You have to undergo a detailed evaluation to find out what exactly causing the symptoms. You can go for a chest X-ray and a sputum test to rule out conditions like tuberculosis which can cause a chronic cough.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
You have to undergo a detailed evaluation to find out what exactly causing the symptoms. You can go for a chest X-ray and a sputum test to rule out conditions like tuberculosis which can cause a chronic cough.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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